liniment

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(lĭn′ĭ-mĕnt)

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[L. linimentum, smearing substance]
A liquid vehicle (usually water, oil, or alcohol) containing a medication to be rubbed on or applied to the skin. It may be applied by the friction method or on a bandage.

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[L. linimentum, smearing substance]
A liquid vehicle (usually water, oil, or alcohol) containing a medication to be rubbed on or applied to the skin. It may be applied by the friction method or on a bandage.

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